US Bridges

Lake Hughes RD over Castaic Crk

Good

Los Angeles County, California · 0.6MI E/O I-5 Fwy · Structure no. 53C0799

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2022
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
358 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
1,530
2012 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lake Hughes RD over Castaic Crk is a concrete slab carrying Lake Hughes RD over Castaic Crk in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 years old, older than the California average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,530 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,683 by 2041. The structure is 358 ft (109.1 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 60.3 mi (97 km).

CarriesLake Hughes RD
CrossesCastaic Crk
Location0.6MI E/O I-5 Fwy
RouteCounty Highway 0W488
Coordinates34.49718, -118.61256
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.9 US tons
Inventory rating38.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans9
Design loadHS 20
Structure length358 ft (109.1 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,530 (2012)
Projected traffic1,683 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed60.3 mi (97 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lake Hughes RD over Castaic Crk built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lake Hughes RD over Castaic Crk in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2022.

How much traffic does Lake Hughes RD over Castaic Crk carry?

About 1,530 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Lake Hughes RD over Castaic Crk?

The structure is 358 ft (109.1 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Lake Hughes RD over Castaic Crk?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.